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UTC sets the global standard for freight forwarding.

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NO PROJECT TOO BIG

NO LOCATION TOO REMOTE

UTC’s global network combines international and local expertise to keep your cargo moving.

What We Do

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Air, Ocean, Road & Rail Transport

No matter the cargo or destination, UTC provides tailor-made solutions to meet your transport needs. We are fully equipped to use air, ocean, road, and rail.

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Capital & Turnkey Project Logistics

UTC’s extensive experience with globally sourced materials and CAPEX projects makes us the ideal logistics provider. We offer turnkey solutions and one-stop-shop services.

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UTC CUSTOMS AND COMPLIANCE

Our experienced Customs Brokers minimize delays saving you time and money. They specialize in getting your cargo through customs and ensuring maximum compliance.

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Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul

UTC’s close connections with all major carriers, airlines, Class 1 rail lines, and trucking fleets ensures that we will find the best, most efficient way of transporting your cargo.

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UTC's Control Tower Approach

UTC’s approach allows for worldwide visibility as cargo moves through the supply chain, allowing us to easily adapt to changing conditions.

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Local & International Boots on the Ground

UTC works with all applicable agencies to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and policies in all countries where we do business.

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Service is our Top Priority

In addition to our employees’ long tenure, UTC has many accounts that have been with us for over 10 years – some on board for as long as 30 years.

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What We Do

Our Services

UTC’s Project Logistics team is skilled in the transportation of major automotive plant installations and expansions.
Our dedicated Cement Division excels at coordinating CAPEX and OPEX projects, delivering cement plants to remote regions.
UTC’s white-glove service designs customized solutions tailored to the class of goods you’re shipping.
UTC’s general cargo and customs brokerage teams are ready to assist as your business grows.
Renewables, LNG and Oil & Gas, and Power Generation & Distribution.
Experts in transporting new and used heavy equipment, from factory to foundation and beyond.
Specializing in the transportation of industrial plants and expansion of manufacturing & processing facilities.
Specializing in the delivery of processing plants, vehicles, etc. to remote locations around the world.
An industry leader in transporting can-lines, raw materials, spare parts and finished goods.
Servicing major additive, pharma, and device companies for over 30 years.
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Commitment to Excellence

At UTC we provide unparalleled expertise in global logistics and supply chain management offering one-stop shopping for all your transportation needs. From small packages to oversized project cargo, our comprehensive logistics services can handle the most complex and demanding jobs.

Our highly skilled people make the difference. UTC’s offices across the globe are staffed with expert teams that are dedicated to working closely with our clients to provide innovative solutions. We listen and continuously enhance and improve our work processes in order to remain in real time alignment with our customers’ needs and wishes.

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UTC Overseas U.S. Managers’ Meeting
FEatured image showing the UTC Overseas Team at a Leadership Meeting.

UTC Overseas Managers' Meeting Drives Innovation and Client-First Strategy for the Future of Logistics

Last week, UTC Overseas teams convened at the company’s headquarters in Houston for a 3-day Managers’ Meeting, bringing together representatives from across the U.S. - including Operations, Finance, HR, Sales, Marketing, Customs and Compliance, IT, and more.

This gathering offered a valuable opportunity for insight and collaboration, especially in today’s evolving industry landscape. The meeting focused on the internal pulse of the company, current market trends, and pressing industry issues.

An underlying theme was embracing and effecting change. As an organization, UTC is committed to staying ahead by continuously adapting, refining strategies, and deepening cross-departmental collaboration.

Throughout the discussions, there was alignment on key strategic initiatives and a commitment to increasing efficiencies, improving workflows, and expanding the knowledge base to better serve clients. At the heart of the meeting was the core philosophy: a client-first approach.

Key Topics Included:

  • Enhancing customer service across all touchpoints
  • Navigating compliance and regulatory challenges
  • Investing in continuous learning and professional development
  • Leveraging technology and AI to drive innovation and efficiency
  • Optimizing partner relationships

The meeting was a recap of where the company is now, and a look to the future direction. With a clear vision, aligned goals, and a united team, UTC Overseas continues to position itself as a leader in the industry.

From Finland to Vietnam: The Epic Journey of Two Mantsinen 300ES Cranes

March 24, 2025

From Finland to Vietnam: The Epic Journey of Two Mantsinen 300ES Cranes In a logistical feat spanning continents, two 400 MT Mantsinen 300ES cranes, known for their heavy-duty efficiency, embarked on a 27,800-kilometer journey by sea from the Port of Rauma, Finland, to Dung Quat, Vietnam. The project was a collaborative effort involving UTC’s Global Heavy Equipment Group, UTC Overseas Finland, and their partners who expertly navigated the challenges of transporting these rail-mounted behemoths. Mantsinen 300ES Cranes The Mantsinen 300ES cranes are among the world’s most efficient material handlers, capable of tackling the toughest operations. While their size and width…

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Celebrating 25 Years of Teamwork at JFK

March 14, 2025

Celebrating 25 Years of Teamwork at JFK At UTC, we take great pride in the exceptional team members who contribute to our success. We are especially fortunate to celebrate an anniversary in our JFK office as Marian Clare, Kyle O’Connor, Norma Sanchez, and Janet Amadeo are all marking 25 years. Through their hard work and dedication, this team established and built the JFK office and is responsible for its continued growth. How it began This fabulous group of four worked together at ACS (Airport Clearing Services) before coming to UTC. Brian Posthumus reflects on his smart decision to hire this…

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UTC Manages Challenging Logistics for Biofuel Refinery Plant

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CHALLENGING LOGISTICS FOR BIOFUEL REFINERY PLANT

In the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of specialized transportation, astute logistics professionals always expect the unexpected.

External conditions such as changing weather, uprisings, strikes, and delays are factored into their everyday planning. UTC’s recent Heartwell project was fraught with many of these challenges. Knowledge and experience guided UTC’s team of professionals through the risks and turbulence while delivering equipment for a biofuel refinery plant in Hastings, Nebraska.

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UTC was tasked with transporting 50,000 freight tons of cargo, including large modular components of up to 21 feet in height and 100 tons in weight, which were vital to the refinery’s construction. The cargoes originated in Europe, Asia, and North America and were shipped using multimodal transport methods such as ocean freight, air freight, barging, trucking, and heavy haul services. Once completed, this greenfield project will produce diesel fuel from animal fats and used cooking oil, offering improved environmental performance and reduced carbon emissions. 

Accessing a landlocked site

Nebraska is landlocked, and getting to the job site with no immediate river access was challenging. The modularized pieces were too big to use traditional rail and trucking options, so UTC experts had to identify a roll-off location close to the job site where deck barges could dock. After several surveys and one year of prep work, they identified the closest discharge city as Brownville, Nebraska, which has a good boat ramp to accommodate a roll-off operation.

UTC experts developed a thorough method plan to send the cargo via barge up the Mississippi River to the Missouri River to get to Brownville. The equipment would then have to travel some 180 miles from Brownville to Hastings via road, requiring not only DOT permits, but also extensive utility work to avoid overhead obstructions.

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Seamless Multimodal Transport

The first reactors originating in Spain were delivered to Houston and trucked on specialized dolly systems to Hastings during the fourth quarter of 2023. In 2024, large module components originating in Shanghai were transported via heavy lift vessels to New Orleans with the help of UTC's China offices.

After this modular equipment was cleared through customs, shipments departed from the New Orleans entry port in February and April of 2024, traversing the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers on a 180' x 54' spud barge and a 250' x 54' deck barge.

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Fast-flowing Waters Necessitate a Change in Plans

The Missouri River is free-flowing and joined by numerous tributaries. With its many sand bars, the river is challenging to traverse, poses a risk to boats, and requires a local tug captain to navigate.

The initial plan was to place the first deck barge perpendicular to the shoreline in Brownville for a roll-off operation. however, the Missouri River levels and currents were unusually strong and high, measuring approximately 3.5 knots, and even with two assist tug-boats and the mooring system tied up to bulldozers and tractors on land, it was deemed too risky to unload in that fashion, so an alternate plan was implemented.

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Instead of rolling off using a SPMT, they decided to use a hydraulic crane. At the offloading site, a compaction test of the prepped area was conducted with the assembled crane boom slewing 360 degrees in timed intervals. No movement or shifting was observed under all four crane outriggers with load spreaders. With all precautions taken, it was safe to proceed.

The city of Brownville allowed UTC to use a solid laydown yard with an asphalt base near the landing area. Some of the modules were unloaded using the crane and moved to the temporary laydown yard.

Extreme Weather Conditions

It is well-known that the Missouri River is prone to flooding. Due to this, UTC’s team was diligent in routinely checking weather and water levels, especially during the ongoing operations.

The first two pieces were unloaded and moved to the staging site. Winds picked up and exceeded 20 mph, the maximum safety level for crane discharge. At the same time, they noticed the river gauge showed an 11-foot rise over the next few days. The crew consulted the Army Corps of Engineers website, which gauges water level fluctuations on the river, and discovered that flood gates in the North at Gavins Point Dam had been opened due to torrential rains feeding into the tributaries. Projections were certain that the landing area would be underwater by nightfall.

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Quick Thinking to Overcome Rising Waters

Matt Loll, UTC Executive VP of Global Project Development, recounts the harrowing conditions. “As hours passed, waters rose, and the crane was de-mobed and moved to protect equipment and labor. The entire staging area had to be vacated. A few hundred yards downriver, near a riverboat hotel utilized as an accommodation point, we discovered a calm cove protected from strong currents. The property owner was agreeable and very helpful in assisting with excavating the land area so the barge could dock at an even level. We built a ramp to allow the remaining three modules of equipment to roll off.

Additional challenges arose, and a build-up was necessary to allow the pieces to move from the new barge landing area to the new laydown site. The area was wooded, with no clear path for the equipment. Civil works and matting were necessary throughout to remove soil, rocks, and other debris and build a temporary bridge bypass allowing movement over the mooring system anchoring the riverboat hotel and matting a path to the laydown area. Mooring cables had to be protected and were channeled through cement blocks for stability. The remaining three modules rolled off and were parked in the hotel parking lot.”

The second lot, with 2 deck barges loaded with 12 modules in total, arrived in July of 2024. After unloading by the same roll-off method at the new landing-cove, they were again hit with near-record-breaking flooding of the Missouri River. UTC’s team prepared and elevated all modules on stands and beams to protect them from rising waters.

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Utility Companies Play a Key Role in Safe Transport

Staging the cargo was done at the roll-off locations in Brownville because it could not move to the job site until utility companies lifted wires along the route. There were 113 power and cable lines crossing the roads – a combination of residential and agricultural lines. Coordination had to be done with 13 different utility companies to clear the way for safe transport. Some components were 21 feet in height and could not clear the lines even when lifted using bucket trucks.

With the help of the project owners, the entire team had to negotiate with local utility companies from the end of 2023 until the end of 2024 to raise or exchange utility poles so the module heights could clear the lines safely. The majority of the power poles could only be raised/exchanged in the early fall to avoid interrupting agricultural harvests. This meant that the modules had to be staged for a few months before the move to the final leg to the jobsite could take place.

Averting Customs and Duty Concerns

Another significant challenge was the customs clearance process. There were concerns that anti-dumping and countervailing duties might apply to the equipment imported from China. To address this, UTC’s Alison Peters, Senior VP of Import Compliance, communicated early on with the client to ensure the proper codes were applied.

Alison and her team worked closely with customs brokers and legal experts to classify all components correctly, minimizing duties.

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Heavy Haul Move to Final Job Site

“In the fall of 2024, the convoy of machinery began moving from the temporary storage area to the job site. The moves were done two modules at a time with police escorts. In addition, a collaboration of utility companies joined the convoy, each covering their section of the route and adjusting lines. With pole replacements now complete, the larger pieces could clear the lines. A total of 17 modules were transported in eight-night moves,” states Michael Kaemerow, Project Director.

Inline image showing the UTC Overseas crew moving two huge Biofuel Refinery Plant modules with police escorts through a section of town during the night.

UTC Professionals Overcome Logistics Challenges

The entire process included over 2 years of surveys, planning, and execution, and involved coordination with various local and national agencies, including the Nebraska Department of Transportation (DOT), barge operators, utility companies, our heavy haul partners, and local governments.

UTC’s team of professionals overcame several challenges:

  • Two major floods and extreme wind conditions
  • Difficult terrain
  • Components close to 21 feet in height
  • Complex utility planning
  • Anti-dumping and countervailing duty concerns
  • Excavating barge landing areas and building a bypass bridge

Despite numerous diversions, the team successfully managed this large-scale transport and logistics operation, keeping the project on track and delivering the equipment to Hastings by the end of October 2024. The strength of UTC’s experienced and knowledgeable team and their ability to adapt to constantly changing conditions were on full display as they worked through numerous challenges to complete this job and meet the client’s timeline.

UTC's rail logistics team has specialized knowledge of your equipment, allowing us to provide the most innovative and cost-saving logistics solutions.

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From Finland to Vietnam: The Epic Journey of Two Mantsinen 300ES Cranes

From Finland to Vietnam: The Epic Journey of Two Mantsinen 300ES Cranes

In a logistical feat spanning continents, two 400 MT Mantsinen 300ES cranes, known for their heavy-duty efficiency, embarked on a 27,800-kilometer journey by sea from the Port of Rauma, Finland, to Dung Quat, Vietnam. The project was a collaborative effort involving UTC's Global Heavy Equipment Group, UTC Overseas Finland, and their partners who expertly navigated the challenges of transporting these rail-mounted behemoths.

Mantsinen 300ES Cranes

The Mantsinen 300ES cranes are among the world’s most efficient material handlers, capable of tackling the toughest operations. While their size and width are crucial for their functionality, they present unique challenges during transport, especially for a journey of this magnitude.

To address the challenges posed by the size of the cranes, Vuorsola provided new self-propelled modular transporters (SPMTs). These cutting-edge transporters ensured the safe and smooth handling of the machines at every stage of the process. The team also worked closely with the port authorities and stevedores to create space in the container yard, enabling seamless operations during the loading phase.

Despite the complexity of the task, meticulous planning and collaboration paid off. After positioning the cranes, the weather cleared, and the sun broke through—a fitting sign for the smooth lifts and absence of delays that followed.

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Teamwork

The transport required seamless coordination between all parties involved. The collaboration with port authorities and stevedores not only ensured operational efficiency but also highlighted the importance of teamwork in large-scale international projects.

The cranes were unloaded at Dung Quat, Vietnam, where they underwent rigorous testing to ensure they were fully operational. The project was an exciting challenge, leaving the team with a sense of pride in their achievement.

As the cranes are prepared to begin their heavy-duty operations in Vietnam, the successful journey stands as a testament to UTC’s power of innovation, collaboration, and meticulous planning in overcoming logistical challenges on a global scale.

Container ships waiting in harbor due to unprecedented congestion

Congestion & COVID Causing Chaos

February 1, 2021

Congestion at the ports is severe, COVID outbreaks are causing labor shortages, equipment shortages continue, and vessel delays are reaching all-time highs. Here is an overview of the factors affecting the industry.

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A Challenging Cement Plant Move

December 1, 2020

UTC has a team of logistics experts specializing in moving cement plants anywhere in the world, no matter how complex the job. They spent 15 months planning, organizing, executing, and successfully delivering…

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Air, Ocean, Road & Rail Transport

No matter the cargo or destination, UTC provides tailor-made solutions to meet your transport needs. We are fully equipped to use air, ocean, road, and rail.

Learn More

Capital & Turnkey Project Logistics

UTC’s extensive experience with globally sourced materials and CAPEX projects makes us the ideal logistics provider. We offer turnkey solutions and one-stop-shop services.

Learn More

Heavy Lift & Heavy Haul

UTC’s close connections with all major carriers, airlines, Class 1 rail lines, and trucking fleets ensures that we will find the best, most efficient way of transporting your cargo.

Learn More

Customs Brokerage & Compliance

Our experienced Customs Brokers minimize delays saving you time and money. They specialize in getting your cargo through customs and ensuring maximum compliance.

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automotive
UTC’s Project Logistics team is skilled in the transportation of major automotive plant installations and expansions.
cement
Our dedicated Cement Division excels at coordinating CAPEX and OPEX projects, delivering cement plants to remote regions.
chemical & petrochemical
UTC’s white-glove service designs customized solutions tailored to the class of goods you’re shipping.
consumer & retail
UTC[s general cargo and customs brokerage teams are ready to assist as your business grows.
energy
Renewables, LNG and Oil & Gas, and Power Generation & Distribution.
heavy equipment
Experts in transporting new and used heavy equipment, from factory to foundation and beyond.
industrial construction
Specializing in the transportation of industrial plants and expansion of manufacturing & processing facilities.
mining
Specializing in the delivery of processing plants, vehicles, etc. to remote locations around the world.
packaging equipment
An industry leader in transporting can-lines, raw materials, spare parts and finished goods.
pharmaceutical & healthcare
Servicing major additive, pharma, and device companies for over 30 years.
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UTC manages CHALLENGING LOGISTICS FOR BIOFUEL REFINERY PLANT In the fast-paced and often unpredictable world of specialized transportation, astute logistics professionals always expect the unexpected. External conditions such as changing weather, uprisings, strikes, and delays are factored into their everyday planning. UTC’s recent Heartwell project was fraught with many of these challenges. Knowledge and experience guided UTC’s team of professionals through the risks and turbulence while delivering equipment for a biofuel refinery plant in Hastings, Nebraska. 21 ft tall 50,000 freight tons total 100 tons each UTC was tasked with transporting 50,000 freight tons of cargo, including large modular components of up… [...] Read more...
From Finland to Vietnam: The Epic Journey of Two Mantsinen 300ES Cranes In a logistical feat spanning continents, two 400 MT Mantsinen 300ES cranes, known for their heavy-duty efficiency, embarked on a 27,800-kilometer journey by sea from the Port of Rauma, Finland, to Dung Quat, Vietnam. The project was a collaborative effort involving UTC’s Global Heavy Equipment Group, UTC Overseas Finland, and their partners who expertly navigated the challenges of transporting these rail-mounted behemoths. Mantsinen 300ES Cranes The Mantsinen 300ES cranes are among the world’s most efficient material handlers, capable of tackling the toughest operations. While their size and width… [...] Read more...
UTC arranged an air charter & last mile transport for 3 aero-derivative gas turbines from Egypt to Chicago, Illinois, USA, supporting multiple power stations. [...] Read more...
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utc overcomes mounting challenges for greenfield project in colombia UTC’s global heavy lift experts coordinated the transportation of the heaviest cargo ever mobilized on Colombian roads. Over the last two years, a team of UTC Overseas professionals has been transporting the equipment needed to operate the new El Tesorito power plant in Cordoba Province, Colombia. Having worked on many greenfield projects before, these specialists had the knowledge, experience, and contacts to arrange ocean transport, loading and unloading, port manipulation, storage, on-carriage, and discharge onto the foundation. 11 gen-sets Heaviest Piece: 300 tons Additional 400 containers Diligent planning and precise execution… [...] Read more...
UTC Handles +100K frt Multimodal Cement Plant Delivery UTC’s Global Cement Division managed the transport of over 100,000 freight tons of equipment for one of the largest cement plants in the USA. Multiple modalities were used for hundreds of shipments, some with pieces over 25′, arriving from China, India, Germany, Italy, Romania, Turkey, Egypt, and Mexico. 100,000 freight tons 37 hopper barges 150 truckloads With equipment heights over 25ft, the main transportation challenge was shipping major components in the largest configuration possible. Planning began in 2019 with detailed route and feasibility studies, risk assessments, and evaluation of discharge ports. Transporting… [...] Read more...
Inflation, impending strikes, military drills and droughts are making it more difficult to navigate the international supply chain. Here’s what you need to know today. [...] Read more...
Worldwide labor negotiations and port congestion are taking hold as the peak shipping season approaches. Here’s what you need to know today. [...] Read more...
With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you. [...] Read more...
With international and local expertise, diligent risk assessment, and multi-modal capabilities, our teams will work with you to keep your cargo moving. Contact UTC today to develop a transportation strategy that works best for you. [...] Read more...
UTC Manages 256MT Crane Transport: No Assembly Required UTC recently coordinated the transport of a Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane from Texas to Florida. By thinking outside the box, UTC’s Heavy Equipment Team developed a solution to transport the crane fully assembled, in a fraction of the time. 256 MT 130 ft tall 5 days UTC rolls on and rolls off fully assembled Gottwald Crane UTC routinely transports oversize, overweight cargo, but this move was different. The 256 MT Gottwald Mobile Harbor Crane that stands 130′ high was driven directly onto a barge for a five-day trip from Brownsville, Texas, to… [...] Read more...
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“Supply chain issues” has become a household buzz phrase. Ships waiting to unload cargo, workforce shortages and negotiations, capacity and warehousing issues – but what does that mean when it comes to your cargo? Here’s how current events may impact your business. [...] Read more...
Elementia Group contracted UTC’s high-tech cement experts to coordinate the transport of equipment sourced all around the world to a greenfield plant in the Yucatan region in Mexico. [...] Read more...
UTC’s global network recently coordinated the multimodal transport of five rail-mounted gantry cranes from China to USA. A total of 30,000 CBM of cargo was shipped from Tiacang, China on four part-charter vessels to Houston, TX, Burns Harbor, IN, and Cleveland, OH, USA. The project included 168 out-of-gauge pieces, along with parts and accessories, totaling 2,776 tons of freight. [...] Read more...
UTC Overseas coordinated the multimodal delivery of nine oversized, overweight gensets to a new power plant in Bremen. [...] Read more...
UTC Chile recently moved a three-phase power transformer across South America for a long-time client. Manufactured in Brazil, the unit was transported to the Atacama Desert in Chile for installation in a substation that is part of a large solar plant project in the region. [...] Read more...
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The supply chain is strained, Back-to-School is here, and peak season is right around the corner. That only means things will get worse before they get better – which they will, just not this year. Orders keep increasing, and consumers keep buying, which would be great news if manufacturers, distributors, and retailers could stock enough goods to meet the demand. [...] Read more...
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Congestion at the ports is severe, COVID outbreaks are causing labor shortages, equipment shortages continue, and vessel delays are reaching all-time highs. Here is an overview of the factors affecting the industry. [...] Read more...
UTC has a team of logistics experts specializing in moving cement plants anywhere in the world, no matter how complex the job. They spent 15 months planning, organizing, executing, and successfully delivering… [...] Read more...